SFMCA:MO

School of Maritime Operations
The School of Maritime Operations (MO) is part of the Combat Support College within the STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy (SFMCA). The SFMCA is the educational annex used by members of the STARFLEET Marine Corps (SFMC). The SFMC is an auxilliary department of STARFLET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.

MO School instructs its students in all phases of Maritime Operations, covering maritime equipment, tactics, missions, and organization. The Maritime Operations School is administered through the Office of the Commandant, STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy by the Maritime Branch Director. All are available online for immediate credit STARFLEET Educational Services under the MOODLE COURSES tab.

College Graduation
A student can graduate the Combat Support College by doing the following.
 * Complete all courses below the =301 level in the following schools:
 * Combat Engineering
 * Maritime Operations
 * MECHA
 * Complete the -301 course at two of the three schools just mentions.

Maritime Operations Courses
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MO100 - Maritime Operations Basic Course I'''
This is the first primary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series. It is designed to give the student an idea of some of the basics about Maritime Operations including its history, development, and traditions. Successful completion of this course allows the student to continue their studies within this branch.
 * Prerequisite for this course: PD-100

MO105 - Maritime Operations Basic Course II
This is the second primary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series. It is designed to give the student an idea of some of the basics about Maritime Operations including its history, development, and traditions. Successful completion of this course allows the student to continue their studies within this branch.

MO110 - MOS Familiarization and Nautical Terms Course
This is the first auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series. It is designed to make the student aware of all of the various MOS’s available to Maritime Marines as well educate them on the courses they need to take for the various ratings available.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100

MO111 - Flight Deck Uniform Recognition
This is the second auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series. It is designed to make the Maritime Marine aware of the different flight deck uniforms for quick recognition aboard aircraft carriers and very active flight stations. This would also be an ideal course for Aerospace students as well.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100 or AE-100

MO120 - Basic History and Traditions of Maritime Operations
This exam is focused on the History and Traditions of SFMC Maritime Operations. This course covers both real and fictional traditions of MO,including the fictional historical background of SFMC Maritime Operations and their real-life naval counterparts in Earth’s history.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100

MO151 - Maritime Operations Vessel Familiarization Course
This is the third auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series. It is designed to make the Maritime Marine more aware of the differences and technical aspects on the various ships and vessels that comprise the Maritime Branch.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100

MO154 - Maritime Operations Replenishment Techniques Course I
This is the fourth auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series and one of two courses covering Replenishment. It is designed to make the Maritime Marine aware of the techniques and knowledge involved in Underway Replenishment Techniques, its dangers, advantages, and disadvantages.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100

MO155 - Maritime Operations Replenishment Techniques Course II
This is the fifth auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series and the second of two courses covering Replenishment. It is designed to make the Maritime Marine aware of the techniques and knowledge involved in Underway Replenishment Techniques, its dangers, advantages, and disadvantages.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100

MO156 - Maritime Operations Signals and Codes
This is the sixth auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series. It is designed to make the Maritime Marine more knowledgeable in the use and deciphering of the various signals and codes used in the branch, as well as their history and evolution.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100

MO201 - Maritime Operations Advanced Course
This is the third primary course in the Maritime Operations Branch. This course will further test and challenge the student’s knowledge of Maritime Ops and delve into advanced techniques employed by the branch.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-100

MO211 - Maritime Operations Tactics Course I
This is the seventh auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series and the first of two covering Maritime Operations tactics. It is designed to make the Maritime Marine aware of the various tactics used on the vessels employed by this branch.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-201

MO212 - Maritime Operations Tactics Course II
This is the eighth auxiliary course in the Maritime Operations Branch series and the second of two covering Maritime Operations tactics. It is designed to make the Maritime Marine aware of the various tactics used on the vessels employed by this branch.
 * Prerequisite for this course: MO-201

MO301 - Maritime Operations Independent Study
For the final step in the Maritime Operations Branch studies the student must complete an independent studies project. The independent studies project must either consist of a paper or another approved project. The student MUST submit a topic or project description to the Branch Director for approval. Once approved the student will then have 10 weeks to submit their independent studies project for grading. After submission and if the student receives a grade of Honors or Distinction on a 301 level course, they will be issued an Academic Excellence Award.
 * Prerequisite for this course: Successfully passing all courses in the Maritime Operations Branch